Glendon, Alberta
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| Village of Glendon | |||
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| Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Northern Alberta | ||
| Census division | 12 | ||
| Municipal District | Bonnyville | ||
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| - Governing body | Glendon Village Council | ||
| - Mayor | Johnnie Doonanco | ||
| Area [1] | |||
| - Total | 1.98 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) | ||
| Population (2006)[1] | |||
| - Total | 411 | ||
| - Density | 212/km2 (549.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Highways | Highway 882 Highway 660 |
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| Website | Village of Glendon | ||
Coordinates: 54°14′53.9″N 111°09′13.0″W / 54.248306°N 111.153611°W
Glendon is a village in northern Alberta north of St. Paul.
In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 25 feet (7.6 m) tall.[2] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[3] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". It is the only restaurant in town. Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, a 8.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.98 km² (0.8 sq mi) and a population density of 212.3 inhabitants per square kilometre (549.9/sq mi).[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Glendon - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4812012&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Glendon&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4812012. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
- ^ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
- ^ Big Tings. Glendon Perogy
[edit] External links
- Municipal District of Bonnyville. Village of Glendon
- Glendon photos
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